“If you or know anyone who is interested in caring for him please let me know. I’m a single mom and can’t do this. Thanks, Desperate.”

Redus’ three-year-old son has since been placed in the care of his father as police investigate the situation. The ad was posted on May 1, and Houston police say they subpoenaed the popular bulletin board service to reveal the poster’s identity, eventually locating Redus.

A little over a week later, KVUE reports, Redus spoke to police about the Craigslist adoption posting, and the station reports:

“During a recorded interview on May 9, Redus admitted to placing the ad, but said she never intended to give up her child. The mom said she only spoke to one person, and asked if they had any additional children and requested to see pictures of their home, according to court documents… Redus was feeling guilty after making her initial statement and returned to the police department on May 13 in order to clear the air.”

The Craigslist adoption posting resulted in a misdemeanor charge of advertising for placement of a child against Redus, and the expectant mom is currently free on $1,000 bail.